Preparations to welcome Graham Potter to Swansea City early next week will be at full pace after it was announced that a compensation package has been finalised with Potter's club in Sweden, Ostersund.

The Swans confirmed yesterday that personal terms had also been agreed with Potter, as well as two of his backroom staff.

It means Englishman Potter looks set to officially take over and become the club's fifth manager in just 19 months.

The club said he is due in Swansea early next week "to complete his move to Wales".

Meanwhile, there have been updates on the futures of Roque Mesa, Jordi Amat and Wilfried Bony.

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Espanyol in for Amat?

Jordi Amat has emerged as a possible target for Spanish side Espanyol.

Reports out in Spain suggest that Amat, who still has a year on his contract, could be sold for around two million euros, although the player himself appears to prefer the prospect of extending his stay at Betis.

“I’m not in a hurry, although being able to sign up for Betis is an interesting possibility because the sporting project is very attractive. Next season it will play in Europe and Swansea has lost it’s place in the Premier League. We’ll see…”

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Montero back on the scoresheet

He’s not had the best of times recently, but Jefferson Montero returned to the scoresheet over the weekend, netting his first goal for Ecuadorian side Emelec in a 3-0 win over Tecnico Universitario.

Montero is due back with the Swans this summer, although the prospects of him staying in South Wales appear slim.

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Safe standing

There’s been a potentially significant breakthrough on the safe standing debate...

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Mesa "wants to stay at Sevilla"

Sevilla director Joaquin Caparros has reiterated claims that Roque Mesa is keen to stay on with Spanish side Sevilla, following his recent loan spell in La Liga.

The midfielder looks destined to leave the Liberty Stadium this summer following Swansea’s relegation from the Premier League, and appears to favour a permanent move to the La Liga outfit.

“Roque Mesa wants to stay, he is a very important part [of the club], he is very comfortable in Sevilla, with the club, with the fans, how he has been treated. Now there is another part, the club he belongs to [Swansea], we will have to negotiate and see how far we can go.

Caparros speaking to Radio Sevilla

Roque Mesa reportedly wants to stay at Sevilla (Image: Getty Images)

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What can we expect from Potter?

So then,

Graham Potter is the man to take over the reins at the Liberty Stadium after much speculation, but what exactly would he bring?

Could he help re-establish the fabled ‘Swansea Way’? Can he guide the Swans back to the promised of the Premier League?

Swansea City writer Andrew Gwilym has penned a few thoughts on what we can expect from the new man.

Potter 'one of the best men I've ever met'

With his arrival pencilled in for next week, many Swansea fans are starting to wonder what sort of coach they’ll get with Graham Potter.

The signs from previous club Ostersunds arguably make for encouraging reading.

One man even credits Potter for saving his career.

Brwa Nouri, who is still at Ostersunds, says Potter’s influence was integral to setting his career on the right path.

“He’s not only a football coach. He’s probably one of the best men I’ve ever met in my life.”

“[Potter] is so emotionally intelligent in his way of interacting [with] people, making you welcome and developing you,”

“He is skilful in so many areas. You have to experience him yourself, but for me, he’s incredible. And I feel so grateful. After what I’ve been through, how far down I’d been, I never thought I’d be able to achieve anything like this. It’s hardly fair to put it into words.”

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A cheeky dig from Leon here

Speaking of Leon Britton.

The former midfielder’s just had a cheeky dig at former teammate and boss Garry Monk.

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Britton hopes Swans stay patient on Potter

Swans legend Leon Britton believes Graham Potter is the right man for Swansea City, but insists that fans need to show patience as he attempts to rebuild the club.

He also insists that Potter’s lack of experience in the Championship isn’t a worry, adding that the Englishman’s appointment is arguably in line with that of previous managers.

“I’m sure, if he comes in, he would have his own idea of what he’d want to do.

“If it is to play a certain way, we’ve all got to be patient.

“We’ve been relegated back to the Championship after seven years in the Premier League, so you could see why people would mention people appointing someone with Championship experience.

“But we’ve had a history before of appointing managers with no experience so it’s not something that’s new for the football club.

“It’s worked well for us before, this club has always done things our way.”

Leon Britton speaking to BBC Sport

Leon Britton came on in the second half (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency)

The expert insight on how Graham Potter is the ideal man to bring back 'The Swansea Way'

Graham Potter (Image: ROBERT HENRIKSSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Graham Potter has certainly impressed in his seven years at Swedish club Ostersunds, leading them from the fourth tier to the top-flight, to cup glory and an impressive Europa League campaign.

But what exactly will Potter bring to south Wales, and what style of play will he look to implement?

We spoke to Niclas Åkerström — a journalist at the Östersunds-Posten — to find out...

What do you make of Graham Potter and the job he’s done with Östersund?

What Graham Potter has accomplished in Östersund is something very, very special.

Knowing that the club was in the fourth division, in a city that is most famous for its skiing performances, it is simply remarkable what he has done.

Not only to the club and the fans, but also the city and region at large.

The only way to describe his journey is to compare it with a fairy tale.

What style of football does he demand from his team?

In his view of the game, football should be played on the grass. It doesn’t matter what team he has faced, short-passing and possession has always been his trademark.

Though I would say that he has had to adapt his game a little bit more this season. The opponents have learned their lesson from the two previous seasons, playing more cynically and are more often seen as “parking the bus”.

This has been a challenge for Östersund who after a tough introduction now might have found their way back to getting the points that are expected.

What is he like with players, fans and the media?

This has probably been one of his best strengths during his time here. Because the club hasn’t had the money and are placed in such a remote place in the country, Potter has had to work with players who weren’t wanted by other teams.

There are a couple of cases where he signed a player that hasn’t had the best reputation but managed to get him grow, as a player and person.

He is always very good with the media and takes time to answer all of our questions. Even after a press conference you can still have your own little chat with him.